1998 Volvo VN Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 67%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Volvo VN, 67% of the 9 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer states vehicle has experienced problems since day one due to the overweight steer axle, dealer has made several repairs, however problem still exists, vehicle vibrates and experiences tire wear.”
NHTSA complaint #565073, filed 2001-08“Consumer heard a loud noise on the left side of steering grill. Truck was leaning on the left side, and one of the tires was worn out because of the leaning. Cosnumer felt truck was not safe.”
NHTSA complaint #863270, filed 2000-06“The lights and computer in the dash have shorted out as a result of a faulty wiring harness in the dash, the vehicle is overweight and has experienced transmission problems.”
NHTSA complaint #565062, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10215306Jun 15, 2022Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo VN
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo VN
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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